The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has suspended the operating licence of KAMP Copyright and Related Rights Limited (KAMP) for 90 days, effective July 1, 2026. In a notice issued on July 14, KECOBO said the decision was made by its Board of Directors in the exercise of its statutory powers under the Copyright Act, 2001
Kenya is moving to tighten its grip on online piracy through the proposed Copyright and Related Rights Bill, 2026, a new law that could force internet service providers (ISPs) to block illegal movie and sports streaming websites within 48 hours after receiving complaints from copyright owners. The draft legislation, published by the Kenya Copyright Board
The High Court has barred the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) from collecting royalties, effective Friday, February 13, 2026. This ruling effectively pulls the plug on the organization’s ability to demand fees from copyright users across the country. Licensing Failure The court’s intervention follows a decisive move by the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), which
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